Luis Angel Rengifo (1906-1986, Colombia). "mexican Worker Reading A Newspaper". 1948. Engraving
Artist: Luis Angel Rengifo
Gilt wooden frame (signs of wear). Frame dimensions: 33 x 25 cm; Sheet dimensions: 30.5 x 18.5 cm.
The sheet is not glued; Artist's proof, signed, dated 1948, located (Mexico City).
Luis Angel Rengifo (1906-1986, Colombia).
Colombian painter, engraver, professor, and diplomat. In 1946, Rengifo was appointed chancellor of the Colombian consulate in Mexico, then vice-consul of Colombia in Mexico from 1947 to 1950. He carried out his diplomatic duties while studying engraving at the Escuela de Grabado in Mexico City, under the tutelage of the draftsman and engraver Francisco Díaz de León (1897-1975) and José Tullo. Rengifo is considered a pioneer in the development of printmaking in Colombia. His prints depict emblematic local figures such as Indigenous people, peasants, and workers. His works carry a social message.
His works are held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Patrimonio Cultural Bogota, etc.
The sheet is not glued; Artist's proof, signed, dated 1948, located (Mexico City).
Luis Angel Rengifo (1906-1986, Colombia).
Colombian painter, engraver, professor, and diplomat. In 1946, Rengifo was appointed chancellor of the Colombian consulate in Mexico, then vice-consul of Colombia in Mexico from 1947 to 1950. He carried out his diplomatic duties while studying engraving at the Escuela de Grabado in Mexico City, under the tutelage of the draftsman and engraver Francisco Díaz de León (1897-1975) and José Tullo. Rengifo is considered a pioneer in the development of printmaking in Colombia. His prints depict emblematic local figures such as Indigenous people, peasants, and workers. His works carry a social message.
His works are held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Patrimonio Cultural Bogota, etc.
200 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Modern Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Length: 25 cm
Height: 33 cm
Reference (ID): 1712333
Availability: In stock
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